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Douneside House

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with health club and sauna

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Indoor pool
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Garden
Interior entrance
Douneside House, next to a golf course, offers various ways to unwind. Relax in the sauna or steam room, play mini golf, or swim in the indoor pool. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and access to an arcade/game room that previous visitors loved.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is €254
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine)

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Separate bath and shower
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Wheelchair Accessible (Morven)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gate House)

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gate House)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
3 bedrooms
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Suite

Classic Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, Terrace

Classic Room, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 24)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha)

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Smart TV
3 bedrooms
Separate bath and shower
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Cosy Small Double or Twin

Cosy Small Double or Twin

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Aboyne, Douneside House is next to a golf course and in the mountains. The Butterworth Gallery and Grampian Transport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Reflect Spa and Ballater Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Deeside Activity Park and Royal Deeside Railway. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Tarland, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 4UL

What's nearby

  • Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Reflect Spa - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Deeside Activity Park - 16 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Craigievar Castle - 21 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 30 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Insch Station - 35 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Corner House Tearoom - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern at Huntly Arms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spider On A Bicycle - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Douneside House

Upscale family-friendly hotel next to a golf course
At Douneside House, you can look forward to a terrace, mini golf and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and luggage storage
  • A ballroom, a billiards/pool table and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Douneside House have amenities, such as free WiFi, free bottled water and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Heated floors, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Ballroom
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Douneside House Hotel Aboyne
Douneside House Hotel
Douneside House Aboyne
Douneside House Aboyne Scotland
Douneside House Hotel
Douneside House Aboyne
Douneside House Hotel Aboyne

Frequently asked questions

Does Douneside House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Douneside House?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Douneside House on 5 Oct 2025 start from €254.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Douneside House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Douneside House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Douneside House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Douneside House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Douneside House located?

Located in a national park, this family-friendly hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve, Cairngorms National Park and Craigievar Castle. Deeside Activity Park and Morven are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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